Man (39) stabbed to death at tavern in Sekgakgapeng village

CRIME

By Staff Reporter

SEKGAKGAPENG VILLAGE – Mahwelereng police in the Waterberg District have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man at a tavern in Sekgakgapeng village.

The incident occurred at a tavern in the Khalanyoni Section of Sekgakgapeng village in the early hours of Saturday, 20 December 2025, at approximately 02h00.

Police were alerted to a murder complaint at a local clinic. Upon arrival, officers found the lifeless body of a 39-year-old man who had been brought in for medical attention.

He was certified dead on arrival by healthcare personnel.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly stabbed with a sharp object by a known suspect while at the tavern. After sustaining injuries, the man was rushed to the clinic, but succumbed to his wounds.

The deceased is a resident of Khalanyoni, Sekgakgapeng village. Police launched an investigation, which led to the tracing and arrest of the 28-year-old suspect.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Mokerong Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 22 December 2025, facing a charge of murder. Police investigations are continuing.